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It is never too late to think about how to make 2012 a better year when it comes to the job.

This year could be a tipping point for the economy and the job market. Hiring was slow and steady in 2011, but it could accelerate in 2012. Conversely, the European economic crises, continued weakness in the housing market and government austerity measures could push us back into recession. Either way, you want to put yourself in the best position to take advantage of expansion or survive any dips.

For those resolving to find a new job in 2012, the constant barrage of lackluster employment news can make it seem like an impossible goal. It is not. The key to success is to take an active approach and make your own opportunities. A passive strategy of surfing Internet job boards and emailing resumes will be ineffective in this market.

Those who want to keep or improve their positions in the new year are not going to do so by flying under the radar. It will take a more aggressive approach that goes beyond most people’s comfort zones.

The other key to succeeding in your New Year’s job-related resolutions is to set specific objectives and reasonable deadlines for achieving them. Instead of making it your goal to find a new job, focus on the smaller steps needed to get that job. For instance, resolve to join a professional association or find other ways to meet 10 new people in your field.

Resolutions for finding a job

Remain positive. It is easy to get discouraged. Much of the job news is negative and the job search itself, even in the best economy, is full of rejection. Remember that companies are hiring, to the tune of approximately 4 million new workers per month.

Join LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, et al. More employers are seeking candidates and advertising positions through social and professional networking sites. These sites also offer effective means of expanding one’s network. Create a professional profile and remember that even status updates can be seen by employers.

Join a professional/trade association. These organizations can provide training and education opportunities and most hold several networking functions every year.

Meet 10 new people in your field. Building these relationships may help you in you when you enter the job market.

Rev up your skills. Build upon your established skill set. Explore online courses and local certificate programs to broaden your industry knowledge, increasing your marketability to a variety of employers.

Resolutions for keeping/improving your job

Seek more responsibility. Volunteer for challenging tasks and exhibit a take-charge attitude.

Meet your boss’s boss. At the next company event, go out of your way to meet those at least two rungs higher on the corporate ladder. They are the ones who can advance your career.

Join a company committee. Whether it is a committee developing new workplace policies or simply planning the company holiday party, joining or volunteering can help you build relationships with other people in your company whom you might otherwise never meet.
Find and/or become a mentor. Mentoring and being mentored provide perspectives and new ideas about career goals.

Align individual and company goals. Evaluate your company’s goals and identify the similarities and differences in comparison to your personal career objectives.

Discover ways to save money. Find ways to increase efficiency and performance while decreasing costs.

Become an expert on one facet of your field. It is important to be a generalist, but knowing more than anyone else on a specific issue or topic will help make you a “go-to” person.